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R914 YRP

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,278 mi
Last recorded53,278 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 YRP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 53,278 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 51,225 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear feed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust flange deteriorated front pipe to centre section poor condtion

o/s outer sill corroded at rear poor condtion

Fail 23 Sep 2015 51,225 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear feed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust flange deteriorated front pipe to centre section poor condtion

o/s outer sill corroded at rear poor condtion

Pass 27 Aug 2014 46,737 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 43,116 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 41,778 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 41,778 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,635 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,452 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 39,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 38,191 miles

Front-to-rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,808 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 36,797 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front-to-rear brake pipes corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 35,272 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 32,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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R914 YRP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 106,850 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R914 YRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R914 YRP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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